Why is an independent electoral body considered central in a democratic election?

Correct answer: वह चुनाव प्रक्रिया को नियमबद्ध और निष्पक्ष रखती है

Correct answer: B. An independent electoral body is important because election rules must be applied impartially to the government, ruling party, opposition parties and voters. Such a body helps organise the process, supervise compliance with rules, protect the fairness of voting and counting, and address violations according to law. Its independence helps prevent the party in power from using state machinery to predetermine the result. Option B is correct because it describes a rule-based and fair process. Option A is wrong because an electoral body should not campaign for any party. Option C is wrong because its role is to enable lawful participation, not generally prevent voting. Option D is wrong because an independent body must protect the process, not decide the result in advance. Independence does not mean absence of rules; it means applying rules without partisan control. Memory cue: an impartial referee protects the game, not one team.